9 Disney venues temporarily close

May 1, 2012

Updated Aug. 21, 2013 1:17 p.m.

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Matterhorn Bobsleds in Fantasyland at Disneyland will remain closed until the official reopening June 15. The closure for an extensive rehabilitation project started Jan. 9. The remodeled ride will include new vehicles. PHOTO BY JOSHUA SUDOCK, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER, TEXT BY SARAH TULLY, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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The Enchanted Tiki Room in Adventureland at Disneyland will close Monday, May 7 to May 10 for routine maintenance. The Tiki Room, which features animatronic birds who sing, opened in 1963. The outside of the attraction is seen Thurs., April 26. PHOTO BY JOSHUA SUDOCK, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER, TEXT BY SARAH TULLY, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Indiana Jones Adventure in Adventureland at Disneyland will close today (Tuesday, May 1) and Wednesday for routine maintenance. The ride is the second most expensive attraction to maintain in the Disneyland Resort. Indiana Jones Adventure opened in 1995. The outside of the ride, where visitors exit, is seen Thurs., April 26. PHOTO BY JOSHUA SUDOCK, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER, TEXT BY SARAH TULLY, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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The Blue Bayou Restaurant in New Orleans Square at Disneyland will close on Tuesday only for routine maintenance. The restaurant sits inside the same building as the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. Diners can watch the boat vehicles as they eat. The outside of the restaurant is seen Thurs., April 26. PHOTO BY JOSHUA SUDOCK, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER, TEXT BY SARAH TULLY, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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The Frontierland Shooting Exposition in Disneyland closed starting April 30 for a routine maintenance project and will reopen May 25. The attraction opened in its original form in 1957, but changes have been made over the years. PHOTO BY JOSHUA SUDOCK, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER, TEXT BY SARAH TULLY, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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The Penny Arcade, Candy Palace and Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland are reopening Wed., May 2 after four months of undergoing major renovations. The venues, as well as other Main Street, U.S.A. restaurants, have been closed since Jan. 5. Carnation Cafe is set to open later in the summer. The whole project cost at least $6.8 million, according to city records. PHOTO BY JOSHUA SUDOCK, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER, TEXT BY SARAH TULLY, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Carnation Cafe on Main Street, U.S.A. continues to be closed this month. The restaurant shut down Jan. 5 for an expansion project. The cafe will have an indoor seating area when it reopens this summer. An opening date has yet to be announced. PHOTO BY JOSHUA SUDOCK, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER, TEXT BY SARAH TULLY, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Ariel's Grotto restaurant at Disney California Adventure closed starting Monday, April 30. The routine maintenance project concludes Friday, May 4. Starting in June, the restaurant will feature character dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant, which also has a full bar, is seen Thurs., April 26. PHOTO BY JOSHUA SUDOCK, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER, TEXT BY SARAH TULLY, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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The Little Mermaid - Ariel's Undersea Adventure ride at Disney California Adventure closed starting Monday, April 30 and will reopen Friday, May 4. The ride is undergoing maintenance and "show enhancements," including new hair in Ariel's underwater scene. The ride opened in June. It is seen Thurs., April 26. PHOTO BY JOSHUA SUDOCK, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER, TEXT BY SARAH TULLY, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Goofy's Sky School in Disney California Adventure is closing May 7 to 17 for a routine maintenance project. The roller coaster opened in June as part of the new features for the 2011 summer season. Goofy's Sky School was a makeover of the previous Mulholland Madness ride. PHOTO BY JOSHUA SUDOCK, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER, TEXT BY SARAH TULLY, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

Matterhorn Bobsleds in Fantasyland at Disneyland will remain closed until the official reopening June 15. The closure for an extensive rehabilitation project started Jan. 9. The remodeled ride will include new vehicles.PHOTO BY JOSHUA SUDOCK, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER, TEXT BY SARAH TULLY, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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